Smart Environmental Solutions | North Texas Connected Innovation Pitch Competition

The 2026 North Texas Connected Innovation Pitch Competition invites high-growth startups to solve real-world challenges identified by North Texas communities, focusing on smart environmental solutions that elevate city energy, water, waste, and recycling operations. The competition seeks innovative proposals from North American-based startups, with categories available to both Early and Growth Stage companies. The goal is to create new pathways for pilot projects, commercial partnerships, and long-term growth in one of the nation's fastest-growing innovation regions. Some key areas of focus include: • Water-Saving Interventions based on AMI/Water Portal data • Auto-generated Residential Recycling Education Interventions based on AI Sensing Installed on Hauling vehicles • Waste and Recycling Tracking Platform • Energy Submetering at City Facilities • Mobile Field Assistant for Site Inspections • Neighborhood Scale Air Quality Monitoring